Carried cleaning kits

[Vierings]

What is everyone carrying (for pistols) for a BoB or edc cleaning kit? Specifically I'm trying to figure out what the minimum to carry might be. I currently have a boresnake, solvent, oil, and patches in a waterproof, hard sided case.

I need to get a range cleaning kit for my AR10 and that will serve as its mobile it.

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[titsonritz]

Must have a rod.

 

[UnionMillsNW]

The OTIS Tactical Cleaning Kit has met 95% of my needs both at home and on the go.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

While I like using a boresnake and CLP / Hoppes....a cleaning rod w/ a bronze brush comes in handy if the firearm's bore is really fouled or if you have a stuck cartridge case.
Andy

 

[Camelfilter]

None currently.

Amidst a beyond "normal" SHTF, a rod maybe, but a snake, brush, wicks and a tiny lube bottle. More for long guns rather than pistols.

Note: if your "planned" full-size beyond "normal" SHTF sidearms fit US military surplus flap holsters, many have a rod sleeve, and may even include the rod. Those holsters are great for protecting the sidearm, but not so great for smoothly presenting them though.

So may be a thought to use if you & yours are planning on trying to get a bunch of work done while being armed. "Easy" to set up grab and go belts using them as well. Handy to have for guests whom may have had to BO to you and yours without there own necessities.

Practice "a bunch" if you plan to go with them though...

 

[Pops1911]

Hoppe's Gun Medic, oil, cleaning rod, simple firearm tools and assorted patches. All goes in my bag.

 

[Tony617]

I carry and Otis cleaning kit with round patches but I also have some 12 gauge shotgun patches that I cut in quarters as well. For a handgun you do not need to use the Otis round cleaning pads either especially in a "bug out" situation.

https://www.amazon.com/Otis-Technologies-Cleaning-Professional-Package/dp/B07L7BHBTF

Also if you buy an Otis clean kit be sure you put the round swab on correctly too. They sell two different pads. One for .22 and larger pads for a handgun/shotgun.

 

[titsonritz]

While I like using a boresnake and CLP / Hoppes....a cleaning rod w/ a bronze brush comes in handy if the firearm's bore is really fouled or if you have a stuck cartridge case.
Andy

Bingo

 

[Geardo]

I have boresnake patches, boresnakes, a bottle of cherry balmz field grease and CLP, and some punches.

I have used a stick to clear a jammed case before.

 

[CamoDeafie]

I carry most of a Kleenbore kit in an USGI M16 cleaning kit pouch, usually attached to the range bag, or inside one that doesn't have attachment points.
Basically sectional rod, bore brushes (.22-9mm size), some patches, a small piece of microfiber, small bottle of oil, and a brush.

 

[Member 34319]

The T-shirt off my back and some oil off the dipstick of the nearest vehicle I find on the road. Dipstick also works as cleaning rod!




Just kidding.

These plus my own stuff added to them.

BOOSTEADY Universal Handgun Cleaning kit .22.357.38,9mm.45 Caliber Pistol Cleaning Kit Brush and Jag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CT8T6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6v-fCb34ER0AQ

 

[thorborg]

Detail happens at home with other things but leaving the house, along with a multi tool, I bring this small package which has always resolves any issues I have had. And regardless of the steel detractors I have never messed up a bore or crown

I add some shotgun brushes when appropriate otherwise they stay at home.

 

[RicInOR]

I carry the cleaning kit separately from my tactical range bucket. The car is close by. You mileage may vary if you are in the backwoods.

+1 to the list(s) above.


I want to have tools to take apart what I am shooting. An AR that might mean you use a bullet & leatherman.
But for many others, that includes a torx or hex key, screw driver.

I also like to have a mat - a garbage bag will work in a pinch. (or your half-tent, poncho, floor liner)


I have had more need for access to batteries and tightening sight mounts than for gun maintenance.